Question

What are communication aids?

Answer 1

1. A communication aid helps an individual or an organisation to communicate more effectively with people around him/them.
2. It typically involves the use of pictures and symbols instead of/or in combination with words.
3. It can be used from a range of low-tech to hi-tech methods.
4. These methods may be visual, auditory or audio-visual.
5. Communication aids not only effectively deliver the message but they have a long-lasting effect too if they are smartly made.
6. Some visual communication aids include flyers or pamphlets, brochures, posters, e-flyers, standees, hoardings, etc.
7. Auditory communication aids include radio advertisements/announcements, jingles, slogans, etc.
8. Audio-visual aids include puppet shows, street plays, television, advertisements, videos on social media, PowerPoint presentations, etc.